Sen. Kelly Sues Pentagon Chief Over Downgrade of Retired Rank Tied to Anti-Orders Video
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Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly filed a civil lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to block the Pentagon's move to downgrade his retirement rank and pay, arguing the punishment is unconstitutional retaliation for his criticisms of the administration and protected speech, including a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders.
- Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth to block move to cut rank and pension over illegal orders video CBS News
- Kelly Sues Pentagon Over Threats of Punishment From Hegseth The New York Times
- Only Congress can spare Mark Kelly political punishment from the Pentagon The Hill
- Sen. Mark Kelly files lawsuit alleging Hegseth violated his rights with push for punishment over illegal orders video CNN
- Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth over efforts to reduce his military retirement rank NBC News
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